PUBLIC HEALTH TECHNICIAN

Summary

This PUBLIC HEALTH TECHNICIAN is located in the Medical Group (MDG) at an Air National Guard (ANG) Wing and is part of the CA 163 ATKW.

Duties

• THIS IS A T5 EXCEPTED SERVICE, PERMANENT POSITION The primary purpose of the PUBLIC HEALTH TECHNICIAN, GS-0640-8, is to achieve and maintain Force Health Protection through planning, evaluating, and management principles related to epidemiological, operational, and occupational and public health programs. This includes occupational health, hearing conservation, reproductive health, bloodborne pathogens exposure control, communicable disease control, immunization, disease vector surveillance, disease/epidemiological surveillance, aircraft inspection, facility sanitation, food safety and vulnerability, health risk assessment, medical intelligence, and operational medicine. Works in conjunction with unit workplace supervisors to develop and conduct occupational health education training relative to both general and specific hazards. Sets up surveys, provides education, tracks and develops training, researches requirements and provides coordination to ensure programs are viable. Reviews results of pre-placement OHMEs to recommend suitability for job placement. Evaluates program effectiveness and quality of OHMEs administered quarterly and documents trends to provide periodic program summary to appropriate councils/committees and wing leadership. Sets up surveys, provides education, tracks and develops training, researches requirements and provides coordination to ensure programs are viable. Performs quality insurance audits on all records that are on occupational review and flags for committee review and required follow up action. Communicates trend analysis results and the required follow-up actions to workplace supervisors. Performs quality insurance audits on all records that are on occupational review and flags for committee review and required follow up action. Ensures appropriate documentation and follow-up activity methods are in place for all potential bloodborne pathogen exposure incidents including patient interviews and record keeping. Provides medical profile recommendations to health care providers regarding workplace restrictions. The position resides within the infrastructure and support functions of the state National Guard; the incumbent is not subject to mobilization, nor is the work described part of the military mission; and the incumbent does not perform a key advisory or essential administrative role that is inherently military. In addition, the position must meet one of the following: It does not have a comparable military function; the position is required in full-time (civilian) role when the organization, or similar military position, is mobilized to perform continuing post-mobilization functions; or the position requires a skill or competency that necessitates technical expertise or professional qualifications that cannot be readily found in the military structure of the state military force. May make additional selections within 90 days of eligible(s) issuance.

Requirements

Recruitment/Relocation Recruitment/Relocation Incentive IS NOT authorized. PCS Relocation Costs IS NOT authorized based on determination that Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move is not in the Government best interest. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. May be required to successfully complete a one or two year trial period. U.S. citizenship is required. Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. Must maintain proper security clearance. Must obtain and maintain a current American Heart Association or American Red Cross certificate (card) in Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider Course and must be able to meet Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation (CAOHC) and DOEHRS-HC Courses requirements from a DoD approved source (e.g., US Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine (USACHPPM) Course or US Navy Course). Security Clearance: at a minimum a National Agency Check is required prior to position assignment.

Qualifications

PUBLIC HEALTH TECHNICIAN, GS-0640-8: Must have at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-GS-07 level, or equivalent pay band in other pay systems in the Federal government. This experience may also have been obtained in the private sector, but must demonstrate that it is comparable to the GS grade indicated. Specialized experience may have been demonstrated by performing duties such as: planning, evaluating, and management principles related to epidemiological, operational, and occupational and public health programs and serve as a member of or advisor to management boards and committees, i.e., Occupational Safety Health Council, Aerospace Medical Council, Force Health Protective Working Group and wing leadership, regarding Force Health Protection. Your resume must have complete information: Please ensure your resume accurately reflects the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. It is your responsibility to make sure your resume states complete information for each job entry (beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total hours worked per week). If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified and you will no longer be considered for this position. Part-time or unpaid experience: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid work on the same basis as for paid experience. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. To receive credit for such experience you must indicate clearly the nature of the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the number of hours per week spent in such employment. Qualifications must be met by the closing date: You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by 10/21/2026

Education

Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience: Have a Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work required or have a combination of education and experience. (Only graduate education in excess of the amount required above may be used.) When there is a positive education or certification requirement, or you are using education to qualify as a substitution for experience, copies of transcripts (unofficial) and/or certificates are required at the time of application to verify that you meet the educational/certification requirement or substitution. Failure to provide transcripts and/or certificates at the time of application will result in automatic disqualification. Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html. Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Required documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed in your own words. In accordance with applicable hiring guidance, resumes are limited to two (2) pages. Applicants who submit a resume exceeding two pages will be determined ineligible and removed from further consideration. Only resumes meeting the stated page limitation will be reviewed and evaluated. 2. Schedule A Eligibility Letter if you are applying as an individual with a disability under the Schedule A special hiring authority. 3. SF-15 Application for 10-point Veteran Preference or supporting documentation (if applicable). 4. Other supporting documents: applicable documents required for qualification, education, or certification as stated above. Veterans Information: Veterans' preference must be validated by formal submissions including all necessary supporting documentation. You must provide acceptable documentation of your preference or appointment eligibility. Acceptable documentation may be: A copy of your DD-214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions A "certification" or memorandum that is a written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification or memorandum is signed. A letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs reflecting your level of disability for preference eligibility (You can request this by visiting a VA Regional Office, contacting a VA call center, or online.) NOTE: Failure to provide supporting documentations for veteran's preference claims will result in automatic ineligibility to receive preference. Applicants claiming Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible must submit the following documentation: Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-3) Termination SF-50 Separation stating that the applicant has Priority Placement Eligibility Notice of Separation confirming of eligibility. Applicants claiming Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement must submit the following documentation: Military Reserve and Technician Disability PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-2) Termination SF-50 Separation stating that the applicant has Priority Placement Eligibility Notice of Separation confirming of eligibility. Applicant claiming Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Employees must submit the following documentation: DoD Retained Grade Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-1) SF-50 effecting the placement in retained grade status Copy of the notification letter the employee received (RIF or classification downgrade) Applicants claiming Priority Placement Program, Military Spouse Preference must submit the following documentation: DoD Military Spouse Preference Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-4) Sponsor's PCS Orders Proof of Military member's current active duty status Marriage Certificate